Beading needle – A long flexible needle with a sharp point and a small round eye.
Betweens needle – A short length needle with a sharp point and a round eye.
Chenille needle – A short length needle with a sharp point and a round eye.
Embroidery/crewel needle – A long needle with a sharp point and a long narrow eye.
Quilting needle – A normally short needle with a small round eye.
Sharps – An all purpose long needle with a small round eye.
Tapestry needle – A blunt pointed needle with a large oval eye.